Denaro Piccolo - Callixtus III ND (1455-1458) front Denaro Piccolo - Callixtus III ND (1455-1458) back
Denaro Piccolo - Callixtus III ND (1455-1458) photo
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Denaro Piccolo - Callixtus III ND

 
Billon 1 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Callixtus III (Callistus III) (1455-1458)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1455-1458
Value
1 Obol (1 Obolo) (1⁄48)
Currency
Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#370039
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA٠CAPVT٠MVNDI

Translation: Rome Head of the World

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denaro Piccolo - Callixtus III ND (1455-1458) coin from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Callixtus III, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and an image of St. Peter on the other, reflecting the Pope's efforts to promote the Catholic faith and his dedication to the saints.